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The Tragic and Fascinating Life of Baby Naaz Child Star and Sridevi Voice
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The Tragic and Fascinating Life of Baby Naaz Child Star and Sridevi Voice
- •Baby Naaz started her acting career at the age of 8 and became one of the highest-paid child artists of her era.
- •She gained widespread recognition internationally for her remarkable performance in the 1954 film Boot Polish.
- •She became the Hindi dubbing voice for veteran actress Sridevi during the early stages of Sridevi's career.
- •She married actor Subbiraj and converted to Hinduism after marriage, taking the name Anuradha.
- •She passed away in Mumbai on October 19, 1995, at the age of 51.
Key Questions Answered
Baby Naaz became Sridevi's voice because Sridevi's Hindi was a bit weak during her early career, so Naaz handled the dubbing behind the scenes while Sridevi appeared on screen.
During the 1963 film shoot of 'Dekha Pyar Tumhara', Baby Naaz and actor Subbiraj fell in love and married despite religious barriers, after which she converted to Hinduism and took the name Anuradha.
The 1954 film 'Boot Polish' changed her destiny, earned her widespread praise, and gained recognition at the 1955 Cannes Film Festival where her work was discussed internationally.
